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Ultimately, a reduction in the capacity of the military flying training system over time in line with cuts to the size of the air force means the whole training pipeline - which was largely privatised around 15 years ago under a contract led by the defence company Lockheed Martin - is far more vulnerable to external shocks, multiple defence sources said.
A message from RAF career management, included in the report, thanked recruits for their"unwavering patience, cooperation and understanding". He said this was something"no senior officer ever wants to address... You have f***** up people's development and career progression".The document offered an update on all aspects of flying training across the RAF, Royal Navy and Army - from basic training to learning how to operate fast jets, helicopters and other aircraft such as transport and spy planes.
"For some exiting MIOT this financial year this may mean a pre-EFT hold of up to 12 months, but this is a temporary measure and holds will rapidly reduce from March 2024."Outsourcing fast jet training "The team continue to investigate other overseas training options including Canada, Saudi Arabia and Spain," the document said.
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